The German Embassy in Colombo and the Voluntary Organization for Vulnerable Community Development (VOVCOD) are providing poverty-stricken families in Vavuniya District with water sources, the Embassy said
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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